Cannabis

• U.S. may soon reclassify marijuana to allow medical research. What to know

  U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order that would reclassify marijuana and ease federal restrictions on research for potential new medical products.

  U.S. News

  Dec 17
  
• Mi’kmaq chiefs, former attorney general disappointed with N.S. cannabis directive

  Sipekne’katik First Nation Chief Michelle Glasgow says in a letter she and her council are “appalled” by the province’s directive.

  Canada

  Dec 5
  
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• Cannabis revenues for Ottawa, provinces have hit $5.4B since 2018

  Ontario has the greatest provincial share — $1.5 billion — with Alberta coming in second at just over $1 billion, despite having less than a third of Ontario's population.

  Cannabis

  Nov 25
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• OPP seizes $1.6M worth of illegal cannabis in major operation

  OPP seized more than $1.6 million worth of illegal street cannabis found in a greenhouse in Brighton, Ont., during a major drug bust operation.

  Cannabis

  Nov 6
• More than $122M worth of illicit cannabis seized in eastern Ontario: police

  OPP seize $122M in illicit cannabis on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory; 10 charged in organized crime probe tied to environmental damage and land misuse.

  Crime

  Oct 3
• Ontario children hospitalized after consuming ‘cell-phone sized’ cannabis edibles

  Two children under the age of five were hospitalized after consuming cannabis edibles in Sagamok First Nation. A 45-year-old man now faces charges of criminal negligence.

  Cannabis

  Jul 23
• Calgary committee greenlights allowing cannabis sales at adult-only events

  Under the current rules in Calgary, cannabis can be delivered to minor prohibited events but it cannot be sold by retailers on site. 

  Canada

  Apr 15
• New Nova Scotia regulations allow retail cannabis stores owned by Mi’kmaq community

  Mi’kmaq communities in Nova Scotia will be able to open legal cannabis retail stores on reserve under new provincial regulations.

  Cannabis

  Apr 4
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• Cannabis company Aphria reaches 30M agreement to settle shareholder class-action lawsuit

  Aphria Inc. has agreed to pay $30 million to settle a class-action lawsuit by shareholders alleging the company made misrepresentations to capital markets in 2018.

  Cannabis

  Feb 10
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• How cannabis use in Canada is changing: less smoke, more sweets

  The proportion of Canadians who smoke cannabis has decreased since legalization, though a recent survey shows it remains the most common method of consumption.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2024